December 28th

December 28, 2010

By

BEBE McCASLAND

On call during the first weekend of December, the officer had gone to pick up a large hawk during the afternoon. After securing the raptor in his truck, he drove back to the shelter. The opportunity to handle such a bird reminded him of his days at the San Antonio zoo and other facilities.

After notifying the game warden, the officer was given our number to call. Since Odessaâ€™s animal control was officially closed, we arranged to meet on Sunday morning.

December 7th

December 7, 2010

The Rev. Dennis and Susie Teeters of Big Spring are pleased to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Summer Dawn Teeters, to Michael Dwayne Matlock of Andrews, the son of Sandra Matlock of Lubbock and the late Rev. Dwayne Matlock.

The bride to be is the granddaughter of the Rev. Monroe Teeters of Big Spring and Normand and Patsy Mayes of Snyder. She is a 2001 graduate of Lamesa High School.

The prospective groom is a 1989 graduate of Plainview High School and 1994 graduate of Nazarene University. He is director of the Andrews High School Choir.

December 7, 2010

By

BEBE McCASLAND

Lying on its side, the brownish gray bird struggled to pull itself toward the grassy median.Â Turbulence created by passing motorists sprayed fine bits of gravel and dust over its feathers and into its eyes. After reaching the edge of the asphalt, it could go no further.Â
Resting after such an effort, it did not hear the vehicle stop some distance behind it.

Surprised by the hands that suddenly pressed against its wings and heavy body, the bird used its large webbed feet to push against the manâ€™s waist. With its long, sharp bill it nipped at his arms.